Compare performance (286 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Peugeot 408?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Peugeot 408 is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,557 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers a bit more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
detailsThe Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 - 456 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
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Payload
371 - 456 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 286 HP
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Power HP
145 - 240 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
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Power kW
107 - 176 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Peugeot
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